interjection
basta
BAHS-tah
Basta (interjection) means Enough!; stop! — used to demand that something end. Example: “Basta! I don't want to hear another excuse.”
interjection
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Enough!; stop! — used to demand that something end.
"Basta! I don't want to hear another excuse."
How to use basta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn exclamation meaning "enough, stop it" — borrowed from Italian.
When to use it
Informal and somewhat theatrical; used for emphasis, not in formal English.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Italian basta, "(it is) enough."
Rhymes for basta
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What does “basta” mean?
The word “basta” means enough!; stop! — used to demand that something end. In plain terms, an exclamation meaning "enough, stop it" — borrowed from Italian.
How do you pronounce “basta”?
“Basta” is pronounced BAHS-tah (/ˈbɑstɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “basta” in a sentence?
Here is “basta” used in a sentence: “Basta! I don't want to hear another excuse.”
What part of speech is “basta”?
“Basta” is an interjection.
Where does the word “basta” come from?
The word “basta” comes from Italian. Borrowed directly from Italian basta, "(it is) enough.".
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